Photosynthesis Review

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What are the reactants in the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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H2O + CO2

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Which types of leaf cells generally contain the most chloroplasts?

Back

Palisade mesophyll cells

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What pigment primarily absorbs light in chloroplasts during the warm summer months?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

True or False: Sunlight contains 'white' light, which is actually a mixture of different wavelengths.

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True

Front

Where are leaf cells that contain chlorophyll and aid directly in food production generally found?

Back

In the palisade mesophyll

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Front

What role do chloroplasts play in photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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What is the significance of the palisade mesophyll in leaves?

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The palisade mesophyll contains a high concentration of chloroplasts, making it the primary site for photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between the palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll?

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The palisade mesophyll is tightly packed and contains more chloroplasts, while the spongy mesophyll has air spaces for gas exchange.